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Yorkshire 1843. I needed to read this as I loved Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Fiona Austin has done excellent research of an alleged affair between Branwell Bronte, brother of the famous sisters, and Lydia Robinson, Mistress of Thorp Green Hall. Branwell was a tudor for Ned Robinson, Lydia's son. He was 25 and a passionate poet and Lydia was 43 with a cold marriage which turned her into an adulteress.
EadieB They both desired love and passion but Lydia left the relationship as a scandal was brewing. Branwell died from a broken heart and Anne and Emily died soon after as a result of the stress of Branwell's affair. 4y
EadieB I enjoyed Austin's debut novel and look forward to reading other biographies about the Brontes that Austin mentions in her Author's Notes that show that this affair was possible. I would recommend this book to those who love historical fiction. I would like to thank NetGalley and Atria Books for a free copy for an honest review. (edited) 4y
Crazeedi Great review! Sounds like a good one 4y
EadieB @Crazeedi Yes! I liked it a lot! 4y
